Houthis Declare Bab el-Mandeb Strait Safe for Shipping, Except Saudi Vessels
The Houthi rebels, who control the port city of Al-Mukha near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait, have declared that maritime traffic in the strait is now safe for all ships, with the exception of those belonging to Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made by Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree.
This statement comes amidst ongoing regional tensions and Houthi actions impacting Red Sea shipping lanes. The rebels have previously targeted vessels they claim are linked to Israel or its allies in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The exclusion of Saudi vessels suggests a specific political or strategic calculation by the Houthi leadership regarding their relations with Riyadh.
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